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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is protected by his offensive line, including guard T.J. Lang, left, and guard Frank Ragnow, right, as he passes against the New England Patriots during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at Ford Field in Detroit. Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia on the sideline during the first quarter against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at Ford Field in Detroit. Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press

Darius Slay is active for the Lions one week after he was knocked out of the game with a concussion. But he won't face new Patriots receiver Josh Gordon, who is inactive.

Slay missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but returned on a limited basis Friday and talked with reporters after practice. He said the concussion he suffered against the San Francisco 49ers was the first of his career.